Social Program

(All prices include VAT)

For Participants and Accompanying Persons

Monday August 2, 5.30 pmOpening Ceremony and Welcome Reception

Opening Ceremony in City Conference Centre followed by Welcome
Reception at the Stockholm City Hall hosted by the City of
Stockholm. The Ceremony and reception is included in the technical
program fee and fee for accompanying persons.

Wednesday August 4Dinner at Vaxholm Fortress

Price per person SEK 600.

Boats will take you from the city's center at 6 pm for a one-hour
cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago ending at Vaxholm
Fortress. (Picture of the Vaxholm Fortress.) Upon arrival you will be served a traditional Swedish dinner
in ancient historic surroundings.

Swedish king Gustav Vasa decided that the Fortress should be built and
the work began on the original structure in 1548, but there were many
alterations over the centuries. The present-day fortifications date
back to 1863, and the mighty walls are built from 30,000 solid granite
blocks. The fortress has been attacked twice, by the Danish navy in
1612 and by the Russian navy in 1719.

The courtyard, that was originally the place for military drilling, is
now a place for events, theatre and music. Today the Fortress is an
exciting and popular tourist attraction.

The number of tickets for
the Dinner are restricted and will be distributed on a
first-come-first-served basis.

Optional Tours

Sunday August 1Introduction to Stockholm - A Sightseeing Tour

Price per person SEK 135.

The best way of getting to know a city quickly is to go on a
sightseeing tour by bus. This tour gives you an overall view of
Stockholm. While passing well-known buildings, museums, and parks,
your guide will tell you about shopping facilities, good restaurants
and entertainment. The tour starts at 2 pm and lasts for 1 1/2 to 2
hours.

Monday August 2A Walk in Gamla Stan (the Old Town)

Price per person SEK 140.

A guided walk through Gamla Stan, Stockholm's heart. This is the
island on which Stockholm was originally built at the beginning of the
13th century. Stroll down the narrow streets and discover breathtaking
sights and fascinating buildings. The two most dominant buildings on
Gamla Stan are Stockholm Cathedral, built in 1267 and therefore the
oldest church in Stockholm, and the Royal Palace where the King and
Queen still hold their official receptions and banquets. The tour
starts at 2 pm in Gamla Stan at Slottsbacken, by the Obelisk, and
lasts for 2 hours.

Tuesday August 3The Vasa Museum

Price per person SEK 155.

Enjoy a piece of Swedish history at the spectacular Vasa Museum, one of
Stockholm's main attractions. The royal warship Vasa sank on her
maiden voyage inside Stockholm Harbor, in 1628. After 333 years
underwater, she was raised from her watery grave in 1961, and after
several years of restoration she has now been moved to her final
resting place in the spectacular museum. A guide will give a
fascinating account about the Vasa and what life was like onboard a
warship in the 17th century. The tour starts at 10 am and lasts for 2
hours.

Wednesday August 4Art Tour

Price per person SEK 275.

This tour will take you to two beautiful art museums in Stockholm.

First Millesgården, with its fountains, terraces and magnificent
view of Stockholm, which was the home of the great Swedish sculptor
Carl Milles (1875-1955). He is famous for his dramatic and technically
daring work. A number of Milles' works are displayed in the beautiful
garden overlooking the sea.

Second Waldermarsudde, which was once the home of Prince Eugen, the
"Painter Prince". His house, which contains his art collection, is now
a museum offering the informal charm of a private home. The tour
starts at 9.30 am and lasts for 3 hours.

Thursday August 5Drottningholm Palace

Price per person SEK 310.

Drottningholm Palace, just outside Stockholm, dates from the 17th
century and is modelled on Versailles. Today, the palace with its
magnificent park is the Royal Family's residence. The Court Theatre is
one of the oldest in the world still in use. It is the only theatre
that uses the original stage scenery from the 18th century. The tour
starts at 1 pm and lasts for 3 1/2 hours.

Pre Conference Tour to the Midnight Sun, Northern Sweden

July 28 - July 30, 1999

Price, see end of this section.

Wednesday, July 28

Departure from central Stockholm at 8 am for Kiruna, situated 200 km
north of the Arctic Circle. Transfer to the small village of
Jukkasjärvi. You will then go on to the activity of your choice.

Activity 1 - Historical Tour and a Visit to the Space Centre

Guided tour of the beautiful church in Jukkasjärvi, built in
1608. The next visit is to the Lappish Museum. We close the day by
visiting the most northern-situated space centre "Esrange".

Activity 2 - River Rafting (minimum 6 participants)

Coach transfer to Aha-Mukka by the Torne River. Reach Pirtilathi by
rubber rafts and return transfer to Jukkasjärvi. After dinner at
the Inn in Jukkasjärvi a guided tour along one of Sweden's most
beautiful roads, Nordkalottvägen, will follow. The road was
inaugurated in 1984 and goes between Kiruna and Narvik in
Norway. Although late in the evening, it will be full daylight.

Thursday, July 29

In the morning you will visit the famous photographer Sven Hörnell
to see a beautiful slide show showing the eight seasons of
Lapland. After lunch we will make a train ride along the old railway
constructed between 1898 and 1903. Get off the train at the small
mountain station Katterat in Norway to walk one of Scandinavia's most
spectacular trails. It is a 2-hours walk (6 km) following the old
construction railroad used by the workers at the turn of the
century. Arrival at Rombakksbotn. It was in these areas that one of
the largest sea battles was fought during World War II. At
Rombakksbotn a Norwegian seafood feast has been prepared in the
remains of one of the old houses. A chartered boat will pick you up
and among other things you will pass a German destroyer sunk by the
Allies. Coach transfer back to Hotel Riksgränsen.

Friday, July 30

Departure for Kiruna. When you arrive at Rensjön you will be
welcomed by the Laplander Nils-Anders and his family. In the large
lap-hut Nils-Anders will tell you about the Lapps, their lives,
history, and culture while a light typical lunch is served. After
lunch you will continue towards Kiruna for departure to
Stockholm. Arrival appr. 3 pm in Stockholm.

The price includes: transfer from Stockholm to the airport, air fare
(economy class), meals, guides, sightseeing tours, evening
entertainment and all arrangements during the tour. Please observe
that a limited number of tickets are booked for this tour. Reservation
must be received by Congrex no later that April 20, 1998. After this
date, reservations will be made upon request.

Please register for the social program on the registration
form. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Congrex reserves the right to cancel any of the tours if the number of
participants should be too small. Full refund is then made.